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Interesting facts about Mary

In the "Wonders about Mary" section are contributions that delve deeper into the broad field of faith and spirituality. Mary is always central to this, coming into view where she holds a prominent place.
For the creation of the texts, research and thought are involved. Then connections occur to me and these lead to interpretations, with the conviction of acting correctly. For the contributions, I make use of the Old Testament (Jewish Bible), the New Testament, non-biblical Jewish sources, apocryphal writings, and information about pilgrimage sites and churches, among other things.

The posted contributions can be altered over time with additions and photos.

Pietà

A Pietà is an artistic depiction of Mary holding her dead son on her lap. The word Pietà is of Italian origin (pietà) and is also called a Vesperbild and in German...
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Iconostasis

An iconostasis is a wooden or stone wall that separates the altar area, the sanctuary to which only the priest has access, from the nave; the part of the church where the faithful...
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Relics

Relics are the remains of a saint's body or of an object used by that person. They can also be substances that the saint was in contact with...
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Role model

The example the church holds up to women is that of the Virgin Mary as the ideal mother. Religious expressions in art also convey this image. Mary is presented by the church and...
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Rosary month

In the Roman Catholic Church, the month of October is dedicated to the Rosary. In the 10th month of the calendar year, there is therefore also an emphasis on the praying of the…
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Napkins of Maria

The Servants of Mary belong to the organisation with the Latin name “Ordo Servorum Mariae, OSM” (“Order of the Servants of Mary”), a Catholic mendicant order. This order is also called…
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Ascension

The high feast of 15 August celebrates the Assumption of Mary. She has fallen asleep and been taken up, body and soul, into heaven. Mary is the first of the faithful who…
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Comforter of the afflicted

Sad people are marked by life, as they have experienced great sorrow. This sorrow is caused, among other things, by the loss of loved ones, illness in relatives, friends, or themselves, exposure to danger, etc.
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Appearances

Maria has appeared countless times on all continents of our Earth. Where She has been seen, pilgrimage sites have often sprung up, which have become destinations for pilgrims. Throughout the centuries, the…
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Collections

All sorts of images of Mary are collected, such as postcards, statues, prayer cards, books, photos of altars and paintings, candles, lockets, stamps, and rosaries. In addition, Nativity scenes are a popular collector's item. Such collections…
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Evening prayer

The Vesperbild shows the grieving Mother of God. She has her dead Son on her lap. In this image, suffering, pain, mourning, and sorrow are expressed. The word “Vesper”...
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Fifth dogma

The word dogma comes from the Greek verb “dokein,” which means to decide definitively and then means a doctrine of faith. This doctrine is proclaimed by the Pope. Dogmas come...
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Flight to Egypt

The Flight into Egypt is symbolised by the second sword of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. In the Gospel of Saint Matthew, it states that an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream…
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Wonder van Empel

The Miracle of Empel (Spanish: El Milagro de Empel) takes place on 8 December 1585. This occurred during the Battle of Empel in the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648). On 20…
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Wonderdadige Medaille

The Miraculous Medal is the most widely distributed medal of a religious nature. The Miraculous Medal is also known as the medal of Our Lady of Graces. The history of the…
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